Books

A River Runs Through It

A family of fly fishermen lose a brother. 

This is the best fishing book. And it’s also a beautifully written piece of literature, even for those who don’t fish. 

I’ve read maybe a dozen fishing books, and with the exception of John Gierach’s books, I’ve found them all at least a little off putting as a consequence of the authors’ varying degrees of poseur. Most were filthy casuals, even those who purported to be dedicated or addicted.

Norman Maclean is the real thing. He’s a true fisherman. It matters to me, but only because of that Gell-Mann amnesia effect. 

What will matter to many more is that he’s also an outstanding writer and storyteller. He writes with humor and poetry, but always stays grounded. 

I held off reading this because I love the movie and I didn’t want a sub par book to compromise my enjoyment. Far from it, turned out. 

Recommended for everyone. Highly recommended for anyone who fishes or loves someone who fishes.

Excellent movie. Better than its sibling Legends of the Fall

Movies about early 1900s Montana resonate with me for some reason. I think it’s bc I’m drawn to this idea of an abundant nature and rivers overflowing with trout

It’s pure nostalgia and I hope to experience it before fires transform NW Montana in the coming decades

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